ABJA Park was the stage for another compelling night of National Basketball League (NBL) action on March 26, 2025, as the Namuwongo Blazers Basketball Club powered to a dominant 99-63 triumph over the Victoria Crocs.
With this victory, the Blazers extended their unbeaten run to two games, having already bested last season’s defending champions, the City Oilers, in the season opener. They now sit atop the league standings with 4 points.
The Blazers showcased their offensive firepower early, opening up a 24-15 lead in the first quarter and keeping their foot on the gas throughout the game.
Innocent Ochera shone brightest, delivering a stellar 29-point performance, which included several clutch three-pointers that left the Crocs scrambling.
Peter Obleng added 16 points, while Bienfait Lola Minani and Makiadi Micheal contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively. Micheal completed an impressive double-double, pulling down 10 rebounds.
The Victoria Crocs, despite a commendable effort led by Ronald Ayume, who scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, could not match the Blazers’ intensity.
Chuol Nyuot also contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, but turnovers (26 in total) and a lack of offensive rhythm hindered their efforts.
Statistically, the Blazers dominated key areas of the game, outshooting the Crocs with a 46% success rate from beyond the arc and outperforming them in rebounds (50 to 37) and assists (22 to 11).
Their cohesive teamwork was evident as they converted turnovers into fast-break points with clinical precision.
In other men’s games of the evening, the Kampala Rockets secured a narrow 67-61 win over the UCU Canons, while the JKL Dolphins cruised to a comfortable 67-48 victory over Livingstone.
As the Namuwongo Blazers sit confidently at the top of the league, fans eagerly await their next game to see if they can maintain their perfect start to the season. With performances like these, they are undoubtedly setting the pace in the NBL 2025.
